Ultravist Injection
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE FORM | Injection |
| GENERIC NAME | Iopromide |
| INDICATION | Diagnostic agent |
| PACKAGING: | 100 ml in 1 vial |
| MANUFACTURER | Zydus Cadila |
| COMPOSITION | Iopromide (300mg I/ml / 370mg I/ml) |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Ultravist Injection is known as a contrast agent. It is injected into the body before an X-ray test or CT scan to enhance the visibility of internal body structures like blood vessels and non-bony structures.
It is administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital and clinical setting. This medicine should not be self-administered.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, injection site reactions, vasodilatation, vomiting, back pain, frequent urge to urinate, chest pain, taste change, and abnormal vision. If you experience any of this side effect and it bothers you, let your doctor know.
USES OF INJECTION
- Diagnostic agent
BENEFITS
In Diagnostic agent
It contains a radiopaque contrast medium indicated for radiographic examination before an x-ray or CT-scan. It helps for better visualisation of the parts where it is injected by a radiologist or a nurse and helps in diagnosing problems in the inside areas that are not visible to the naked eyes. This enables to diagnose the underlying problem and helps to treat you better.
SIDE EFFECTS OF INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ultravist
- Headache
- Taste change
- Vomiting
- Chest pain
- Back pain
- Nausea
- Abnormal vision
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Vasodilation
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
HOW TO USE
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW INJECTION WORKS
Iopromide belongs to a class of drugs known as Iodinated radiographic contrast agent. It enhances imaging due to its high Iodine content attenuating the beam of X-rays during examination.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
It is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
It should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ultravist Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
It should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ultravist Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE?
Not applicable. It is given before imaging test, so it is important to take it at the time as advised by the doctor. If you miss the dose, your test results can be inaccurate.
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